Building an EPIC Sleeper Gaming PC! (2021)

Welcome to my latest video featuring a sleeper PC built inside of an old clock radio. I hope you guys enjoy! #GamingPC #SleeperPC #PCBuild
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[@KomradeMikhail]

Even some professional woodworkers make that mistake... Never apply stain with a brush. Put on some disposable gloves, grab a cloth, and rub the stain in.

[@amightygrizzly]

I like to think that Matt has a house that is an illusion of being an antique, wooden store but in reality every last inch of appliances (fridge, microwave, oven, toaster), chairs, couch, tables, floors, and walls is a fully capable and highly functional super computer.

[@DemeDemetre]

yep

[@bumbaclot813]

He himself is a gaming p.c. building his army.

[@georgea7983]

Finally another sleeper PC!!! (I like these vids)

[@chrono393]

Same these are my favorite videos.

[@hudsongeorge933]

Me too

[@DemeDemetre]

same

[@ViJaY_PaUL]

Same..

[@jaskaransinghsaund1699]

These category of PC's is my favorite and i find it very satisfying.

[@tanjimsalam6508]

OMG Matt, a sleeper pc that good looking!!! You are some magician. This is the best sleeper build you have done so far. Keep up the good work.

[@clairerose9322]

Watching this on my first pc project. Love your videos, Matt! Your sleeper builds are always a treat!

[@ImOnMy116]

This is super cool, excited to see pt. 2

[@Tony-Tech]

Really well done Matt. Loved the video and the creativity!

[@007Thebwoy]

Amazing Matt I love your Sleeper builds. Fantastic work.👏😁

[@Antonio-mu3rx]

Thats why he hid the CPU temps in Afterburner overlay XD. He should orient stuff like to CPU and GPU be at the rear of the case, where they can fetch some fresh air easily. But NOOOOOOO!!!, Let's showe 'em up against the front wall of furniture lol

[@markcordero8589]

Love the sleeper PCs Matt keep up the good work. Always awesome

[@michaelthompson9798]

Awesome sleeper mod Matt 🥰🥳👍🎉🤯. Love to see the final build with the back completed. From personal experience and also As mentioned below, using a rag or sponge when applying stains will give a more even result and a very fine grit sandpaper use between coats will give an awesome result. Also in some cases diluting the stain (depending if it’s water or turps based and using the appropriate diluter) can give a softer result with the stain.

[@dwaynebaniqued2562]

6:48 I think you did a great job. It's perfect for the case. I kinda liked it it has a charm

[@twitchytwist3921]

Another gr8 video, thank you!!

[@DarkGT]

Next time instead of painting the frame you can burn the surface with torch. The effect is very cool, only the wood gain will pop out from the ash forming. Try it.

[@sonnytaylor257]

Been looking forward to another sleeper! Great Job. If you’re going to stain the wood, sand it down till smooth and get a cloth. Put the wood varnish onto the cloth and rub it on with the grain. I hope this helps.

[@krecibros265]

Nice work man!

[@brinss1000]

Oooh my god matt this is on another level you are really really good this is my dream pc with this vintage old case this is amazing wow

[@asusame50]

That was really cool Matt! Good Job!

[@jacobchan3060]

The sleeper videos are the best!!!

[@claimedlizard3209]

This is sick! Love your videos

[@casey5618]

I love these PC builds

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

This was awesome 🤩

[@dmanpc1379]

Nice work man, inspirational 😍

[@2011jaydog]

awesome build matt!!

[@atruceforbruce5388]

Good deal not only is it creative and a hallmark to technology of our past, but also a security feature. If someone were to break in and rob your house, no one will steal your graphics card.

[@pedroviski9996]

Wow, this is the best pc of year 2023😲😲😃😃

[@CMBHim]

This should be your thing 💯 you have a great idea every sleeper PC. I mean this is as unique as it gets. Stuff a PC into any object that doesn't change the look significantly or at all

[@user-wm9oh9re5w]

Amazing!

[@benicarideo2754]

Love ur videos keep up the good work!

[@tech_jims]

Loving the case 🤩

[@dineshkhatiwada6900]

you work very hard brother. loved it.

[@georg6876]

I'd leave the frame as it is tbh. Looks cool and old.

[@jasonquintero6367]

When applying stain use a white rag to apply it and then use another white rag to clean it up a bit. With this method u should get a even application of stain

[@csjpokey]

You have to love originality!!!

[@eggbag4182]

This is hilarious. You should make a computer case out of a grandfather clock or something

[@markokeefe8281]

Wow! Really cool way to build a PC.

[@rexlumjod2512]

awesome!!!!

[@RestoTek]

I've done a similar thing on my channel, love these kind of builds, it's much harder when your using something not designed for PC components

[@megadeth8592]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@twitchytwist3921]

I love to see more sleeper videos if u are able

[@orjiiseh-ntah7697]

I love this video

[@pancakefish]

I like this kind of video

[@Motishay]

I'd like to see a FurMark+Aida95 stress test, and I'd _love_ to see how you cool it properly to be able to withstand that

[@GMO91]

This is pretty cool actually, I wonder how it does with temperatures since these radios weren’t necessarily built to have air flow but super cool build, I would definitely have something like this on my desk only to blow away everyone I know

[@angelbenitez2658]

When staining like that you are supposed to use a rag/cloth or like a sponge brush not a bristle brush.

[@icy_bit7306]

You couldve used finish nails where the screws were, they r thin enough to pass the screw.

[@JoiIsakYT]

I really want to try something like this then steampunkafy it with watercooling and a different paint stain and stuff 🥰

[@dhgodzilla1]

You may be able to restore the Plastic over the Clock with some Vinegar mixed with Dish Soap & Warm Water. Let it soak for a while & use something soft to scrub it.

[@mohamedquiz6008]

Good Slepper pc

[@carsonwinters8010]

To stain properly you apply stain with one rag and wipe the stain off with another rag after about 3 seconds. That’s it. If it won’t take then you need to use a different wood. If you paint this you will need to make sure you use an oil based paint since you likely used an oil based stain. You’ll have better luck removing the stain with paint stripper, not sanding.

[@DoomWalker42]

A bit late to the party but I love this custom case. How about making one of the dials into the PC Power on button. Perhaps instead of reaching around the back for cables, you can turn the orange mesh rectangle thing by the dials into a flap that you can lift up to plug in some cables? Or use a USB hub. Maybe the dials can adjust the fan curve? Also cause its an sff portable PC, that could use a nice leather handle! Just had an idea that maybe you could make a sleeper PC module like that are in Fallout 4.

[@xoffworld]

what would be cool is to see a sleeper pc in a vintage amplifier but the knob works as there are connected to a built in hifi amp. or a pc in an classic looking boom box but fans where the speakers are

[@veterangamez]

Awesome PC ! totally an awesome design and job, love the vintage look too 💯

[@Drakdodare]

don't mind me just gaming on my vintage clock 🤣

[@angelbenitez2658]

I think you should try to make the cover for the clock clearer!

[@hansdavis7335]

Robber be like: Huh an antique clock speaker? I'll take it, might worth something. Also Robber: Da freak is pretty hefty, wait it's a freaking gaming rig!?

[@DIOS_PRIMERO]

Excelente video, me gustó mucho yo estoy haciendo una PC con un case viejito y tengo esa misma GPU que la pude conseguir en evga al msrp de milagro saludos

[@luckythewolf2856]

Should've kept the GTX 580 in it. Would've been a better match :)

[@geneticallygamer]

You temps insane tho

[@brzirk7799]

Impressive I may say so myself 🤔

[@chrisanthony144]

Good Job! I would have just spray painted the frame black. Where is part 2?

[@stuartwaldrip9280]

Fantastic. I've been wanting to do this myself. Is it practical for a 1st time builder?

[@walllec]

gpu temps oh shiet. nice build

[@ItsBeenChris]

I love all your d.i.y builds excited for more sleepers(also if ur new to the channel like this video and subscribe with notifications on all, it really helps Matt)

[@Graphics_Card]

Hi son! What are you listening to there? Son: I’m listening to my pc.

[@deactivate555]

any diy handheld gaming pc update matt?

[@ZaanQa]

Who We are? PC Lovers What we want? Sleeper Builds. When w want them? Every Month...

[@jinx0192]

Can't you buy that stain in a spray can version? I think that would make it easier.

[@kerb6111]

Game to try: Minecraft with shaders and a high end texture pack

[@petya5314]

Minecraft is good for test, I tried Minecraft today on my mom's cheap ass PC and it runs with 6-700 fps, with shaders 80-120

[@Mr.AlpacaLive]

@@petya5314 really jeez that is better than my pc

[@daytimerocker3808]

would have been super cool to use the original speakers. Either just for beep codes or for actual audio.

[@ZaanQa]

Apply Wood Finish with a Wet Rag for an Even result .

[@xxsaviourxx]

If you have another rotary encoder, can you connect the pins that are responsible for the button press to the on/off switch on the motherboard, so another knob can act like the PC's on/off switch? Is it already set up this way, or since the rotary encoder acts like a volume knob the button press is for mute/unmute?

[@cptcrogge]

Working clock is important tho

[@JezyYT]

Niiiiiiiice!

[@thatrobotguy7963]

If the glue used in this video is the same kind I think it is, you wouldn't have to build supports for it. Once the glue drys, there is no amount of abuse that the glue couldn't handle. No matter how hard you try the glue will not seperate.

[@razer1158]

For a game suggestion, try running Minecraft at 4K with realistic shaders. That’s really going to push the 3060 to its limit.

[@TechByMattB]

Good idea. I'll add it to the list!

[@joshuac837]

Undervolt that GPU man, I have that exact model and I reduced the temp by 10 C and increased clock speeds. You can also undervolt the CPU as well, helps get better temps and more consistent clock speeds. Optimum Tech has videos for both that are great

[@TechByMattB]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ahmed-0775]

@@TechByMattB Hey nice using the front speaker grill as intake for gpu! But where's part 2? this video is now half a year old :b

[@8wjzl]

I saw the thumbnail and went “no way”

[@zombizzle]

What is the actual exterior and internal dimensions of the case (radio) does it have a brand and a year?

[@mr.mysteryjelly1532]

Woo

[@joshuacarpenter4350]

Rad 😎

[@vinn_aleixo]

test Guilty Gear Strive on it especially that case would perfectly fit in GG's universe contrasts (in the lore, electronics were banned in 2000's, a "what if Y2K actually happened" and the entire world, except the floating Zepp nation, regressed in technology, relying in magic. Also the main protagonist is from our time and became "immortal" because he was converted to a gear and still listen to Queen's discography)

[@Incognito-gh5qi]

This is so cool! You do some of the coolest and most interesting builds ever.

[@likethewind5088]

We need a ps2 fat and slim sleeper pc

[@TechByMattB]

I might be trying to turn my childhood xbox 360 into a sleeper, but the ps2 is also a good idea.

[@StrudlePie]

14:55 Activate Windows My Guy!! Lol

[@zeroturn7091]

Floor model TV build?

[@Born_Stellar]

has anyone said to read the can of stain? it says you need to wipe it off when its still wet.

[@asusame50]

Nice

[@TechByMattB]

Nice

[@joshbohorquez3226]

nice

[@DYHeroes95]

vintage oven?

[@2009numan]

Microcentre probably is good if you live in the US no good for me living in the UK though

[@leeminh2401]

i think you should clean or polish the plastic in front of the clock, they look quite dirty

[@nstg8]

Dowels are round my guy

[@md.delwarhossainmunna7460]

😍😍😍😍

[@AyoolaYT]

Lol, imagine someone trying to tune this

[@Royy1290]

Are those gpu temps high?

[@mikeb714]

If your old sleeper is up for adoption, I can give it a good home.

[@atharvathegreat6662]

Dude what happened to the handheld pc

This is beyond a sleeper PC. Instead of using an old PC chassis, you're using old home appliances. I love seeing this kind of stuff! Building PCs inside weird, unusual and quirky stuff is always interesting to watch. My favorite part is when the steps and adjustments are discussed. I'm more interested in the process (how to make this fit into that) and not so much in the end result (game benchmarks).

[@Rainbow__cookie]

I thought it was a tube radio but was surprised it was a transistor radio It would be sad to destroy a vaccum tube radio im not so much into transistors

[@HorsepowerGarageVideos]

I think you should watch a staining tutorial, use an old t shirt and wipe it on, let dry a few minutes and wipe off, it's not like painting.